Jakarta, INTI - Nvidia (NVDA.O) is reportedly nearing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, signaling the chipmaker’s plan to acquire a stake in one of its largest customers, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The funding is part of a larger round in which OpenAI is seeking over $100 billion, which would value the ChatGPT developer at approximately $830 billion, making it one of the largest private capital raises ever.
Other major investors likely to participate include SoftBank Group and Amazon, Reuters previously reported.
The move reflects the increasingly interconnected relationships among leading tech companies as chip suppliers, cloud providers, and AI model developers strengthen both financial and strategic ties.
Strategic Implications for AI and Chip Supply
This investment would replace a prior commitment announced in September, under which Nvidia planned to invest up to $100 billion to support OpenAI’s use of its chips in data centers, the Financial Times reported. Nvidia declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.
Originally, Nvidia had intended to invest an initial $10 billion once a definitive agreement was reached for OpenAI to acquire Nvidia systems, but the agreement took longer than expected, the source said.
Much of the new capital is expected to be used by OpenAI to purchase Nvidia chips, which power the training and deployment of its AI models, the source added, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Conclusion
Nvidia’s $30 billion investment in OpenAI strengthens its strategic position in the AI ecosystem, securing long-term demand for its chips while deepening collaboration with one of the fastest-growing AI companies globally.
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